All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 107
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ArticleComprehensive labour study for UK industry
The first comprehensive survey of employment in horticulture started this week.
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Worcs town holds Applefest
Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire is gearing up for its first Applefest - a celebration of the apple in all its glory.
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Industry in discount danger
The rise of discount stores presents a great threat to the fresh produce industry.
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ArticleKiku promises apple emotion
A new consumer website has been created to promote the Kiku apple variety.
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ArticleFirst class delivery at apple launch
EAP's Robin Pooley told the official trade launch of the English apple season that there are "no second class stomachs".
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ArticleProof that produce boosts the memory
Research to be reported today (September 27) at the British Pharmaceutical Conference in Manchester provides scientific backing to the idea that certain fruit and vegetables could boost the memory.
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ArticleFrench pears drop 14 per cent
French pear producers are expecting a 14 per cent decrease in year-on-year volume this season.
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Gate Gourmet row - end in sight
Gate Gourmet and the Transport and General Workers Union have reached an agreement which could end their lengthy dispute.
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ArticleMack increases annual turnover
MW Mack, the UK’s largest independent fresh produce supplier, has reported an increase in group turnover to more than £300 million in the year to April 29, 2005.
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ArticleSalanova mark II heads for UK
Rijk Zwaan is keen to get he second generation of its Salanova lettuce varieties into the UK supermarkets.
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ETI calls for aid for poor farmers
ETI director calls for industry-wide action to help poor farm workers reap benefits of global trade.
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ArticleMinisterial welcome for schools boost
Public health minister Caroline Flint has welcomed the results of the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme evaluation, released last week.
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Academy to assist food employers
A multi-million pound national skills academy for food and drink manufacturing could be up and running by September 2006, a skills council has announced.
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ArticleBanken on convenient route
Dutch mushroom giant Banken Mushrooms has stepped up its attempts to move its product out of the commodity zone with the launch of Champi Cuisine.
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ArticleNew "living" product wins award
Action Pearl Growers won an innovation award at AGF Totaal for its Pick-a-tom product,
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ArticleAgricoat puts seal on potential
Agricoat, the leading provider of edible coating technology to the fruit industry, is ready to take the produce world by storm.
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ArticleFresh produce takes lead at Sainsbury's
Fresh produce will have a key role in Sainsbury’s Try Something New Today campaign launched this week.
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ArticleNo change in Zeraim ownership, to date
Israeli seed company Zeraim Gedera sent a message to its customers, suppliers and business partners worldwide as two potential buyers go to court over a share issue.
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ArticleCooler nights suit Cox
Cooler nights over the past week are providing a welcome boost to the English apple industry as it begins picking for long-term storage.
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ArticleMorrisons might close depots
Morrisons may close three of the depots that have been central to strike talks, with the loss of 2,500 jobs.